Essentials of Nursing Research : Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice

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Essentials of Nursing Research is designed to teach students how to read, understand, analyze, and evaluate research reports in nursing practice. The Seventh Edition has been updated with stronger coverage of evidence-based practice, including content on how to read, interpret, and critique systematic reviews, which are considered by many to be a cornerstone of evidence-based practice. Also included in the Seventh Edition: a more balanced presentation of medical and social science methods and nomenclature; enhanced coverage of qualitative research; and more!

Overview of Nursing Research and its Role in Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment

p. 3

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Fundamentals

p. 33

Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research

p. 61

Reading and Critiquing Research Reports

p. 87

Ethics in Research

p. 117

Preliminary Steps in the Appraisal of Evidence

Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses

p. 145

Literature Reviews: Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence

p. 169

Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

p. 194

Designs for Nursing Research

Quantitative Research Design

p. 221

Qualitative Designs and Approaches

p. 258

Specific Types of Research

p. 284

Sampling Plans

p. 305

Data Collection

Data Collection Methods

p. 337

Measurement and Data Quality

p. 369

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data

p. 391

Rigor and Interpretation in Quantitative Research

p. 440

Analysis of Qualitative Data

p. 462

Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research

p. 489

Systematic Reviews: Meta-Analysis and Metasynthesis

p. 514

Methodologic and Theoretical References

p. 541

Glossary

p. 547

Glossary of Selected Statistical Symbols

p. 572

Appendices: Research Reports

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